Nintendo Switch Nintendo says there is no Switch exchange programEngadget - Jon FingasIf you bought an old model, you might be stuck with it. You might not want to buy a first-generation Switch with the assumption Nintendo will replace it with a new model. A Nintendo spokesperson has flatly
IKEA IKEA creates a business unit devoted to smart home techEngadget - Jon FingasIt's clear by now that IKEA is serious about smart home tech between its Sonos-powered speakers and connected lights, but the home furniture giant wants to formalize that commitment. It just established
Huawei US will reportedly give Huawei another temporary reprieveEngadget - Jon FingasYour smartphone could stay up to date for nearly all of 2019. Huawei hasn't had any luck reversing the US trade ban despite promises of removing some restrictions. It might be a long while before the is
Beto O'Rourke Beto O'Rourke wants to hold internet companies liable for hate speechEngadget - Jon FingasIf some politicians have their way, internet companies might be held responsible for hate that exists on their platform. Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has proposed amending the Communication Decency
Apple Watch The next Apple Watch may come in titanium and ceramic modelsEngadget - Jon FingasApple Watch Series 4 appeared to mark the death of the Edition line, but those luxurious models might be ready to come roaring back. iHelp BR said it has discovered animations in the watchOS 6 beta that
Computer Systems Hitting the Books: How big tech might monopolize AIEngadget - Andrew TarantolaFeedback loops are essential for automation but could prove to be AI's achilles. Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard
Technology Behind the wheel of VW’s electric dune buggy prototypeEngadget - Roberto BaldwinBringing driving back to the basics in the funnest package possible. Pebble Beach seems a bit too fancy for a dune buggy. But as I slowly roll down 17 Mile road behind the wheel of Volkswagen's latest
Google Pixel The Morning After: The struggles of Formula 1's underdogsEngadget - Mat SmithWelcome to your weekend. Work email is off and it's time to enjoy the summer weekend. Maybe that'll include a new pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones from Bose, maybe it'll include applying for
Sociopathy Ask Engadget: I'm a student trying to find my first job or internshipEngadget - Amber BoumanWe put out a call for student-related questions. Many of you asked how to find your first job. The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget
Product Reviews Korg Volca Modular synth review: As weird as it is affordableEngadget - Terrence O'BrienFinally there's a cheap way to dabble in the experimental world of West Coast synthesis. This review is a little different. Normally when Engadget reviews something, we're bringing years of experience
Dish Network Lawmakers urge the FCC to seek public input on T-Mobile / Sprint mergerEngadget - Mariella MoonThey're asking the commission to delay voting on the deal. T-Mobile and Sprint found a powerful ally in FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who officially endorsed the merger after the DOJ's conditional approval in
Technology YouTube Originals will be free to watch starting on September 24thEngadget - Mariella MoonEarlier this year, YouTube promised to make its original shows -- exclusive to paying Premium members at the moment -- available to the public as ad-supported programming. Now, the Google subsidiary is
Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo will replace a newly purchased Switch with newer modelEngadget - Mariella MoonThe offer seems to be available in the US and Canada only, though. Switch owners may be able to replace their consoles with the model that has better battery life if it's only been a month or less since
YouTube YouTube is testing paid online hangs with influencersEngadget - AJ DellingerThe crowdfunding service, called Fundo, was created as part of Area 120. Google is expertimenting with an events-focused crowdfunding service for YouTube creators, according to a recent report from Variety.
Technology Judge orders Georgia to ditch 'vulnerable' voting machines by 2020Engadget - Kris HoltIt'll have to use paper ballots for the 2020 election if replacements are delayed. A federal judge has ordered Georgia to stop using its old, "vulnerable" paperless voting machines by next year. US District
Airports Air travelers entering US face long delays as CBP computers crashEngadget - Andrew TarantolaAir travellers entering the US were delayed on Friday after a computer issue prevented customs officials from processing their immigration information. The CBP is reportedly investigating the problem have
Amazon Amazon sent 20 order confirmations to the wrong peopleEngadget - Igor BonifacicThe company says a “technical issue” caused the privacy breach. Twenty Amazon customers in the US had their order updates sent via email to the wrong person thanks to a "technical issue." Amazon confirmed
Technology Blocks ends its modular smartwatch project after running out of moneyEngadget - Jon FingasBlocks' years-long quest to build a modular smartwatch has come to an unfortunate end. The company has revealed (including through a private Kickstarter post) that it's liquidating assets after running
Mobile Technology Google pulls 85 Android apps with particularly obnoxious adwareEngadget - Marc DeAngelisGoogle has removed 85 apps from the Google Play store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware scheme hiding inside.The adware, called AndroidOS_Hidenad.HRXH, was
Samsung 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+Engadget - Chris VelazcoWe still need to do a lot of testing, but some things are already clear. Very early yesterday morning, I picked up a shiny new Galaxy Note 10+ (in that trippy Aura Glow finish, no less). We'll have our
University of Maine App allows citizen scientists to track monarch butterfly migrationEngadget - Christine FisherResearchers want to know where the butterflies rest on their 3,000-mile migration. If you've ever pulled out your phone to take a picture of a butterfly, researchers want your help. A team from the University
Verizon Moto’s 5G Mod is now compatible with the two-year-old Z2 ForceEngadget - Igor BonifacicThe company also promises faster download speeds on Verizon’s 5G network. Back when Motorola announced the Moto Z in 2016, one way the company tried to sell consumers on Moto Mods was to promise that would
Technology Sticker sensor monitors your body using wireless powerEngadget - Jon FingasWearable body sensors have a common problem: they need power and antennas, and all that equipment leads to bulky devices that influence your behavior. Stanford researchers, however, have developed a system
Play buttoneSports A popular immigration bill is bad news for US esportsEngadget - Jessica CondittThe Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act could uproot pro gaming. "What makes me nervous is the fact that it just sailed through the House." Genie Doi is an immigration lawyer with Electronic Sports
Solar Charging The best portable solar battery chargerEngadget - WirecutterThis post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide
Fortnite Epic added the hated mechs to 'Fortnite' so more players could winEngadget - Kris HoltWhen Fortnite's Season X started two weeks ago, developer Epic Games introduced a new mechanic that significantly changed how matches play out. The two-player B.R.U.T.E. mechs caused uproar, with many
Play buttonRocko's Modern Life 'Rocko's Modern Life' is a self-aware Netflix reboot with biteEngadget - Devindra HardawarIt's the rare nostalgia play that reflects on our love for old pop culture (but, it's still a hoot). As far as boundary-pushing '90s Nickelodeon cartoons go, Rocko's Modern Life has aged the best. It way
iOS Investigative thriller game 'Telling Lies' drops August 23rdEngadget - AJ DellingerThe game from the creator of 'Her Story' will be available on PC, Mac and iOS. Telling Lies, the spritual successor of indie darling Her Story, will officially be available for PC, Mac and iOS devices
Apple Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $600 off the pricey iPad ProEngadget - Christine FisherThe latest Surface Pro 6 with keyboard is on sale for $799, down from $1,059 Best Buy is running another massive 3-day weekend sale. If that sounds familiar, it's because the retailer slashed prices just
